“Atiku Should Step Aside for New Blood” – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Sparks Debate Over 2027 Elections

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Respected elder statesman and Northern political figure, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stirred national political waters with a bold call for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to bow out of presidential ambitions and instead play a mentorship role to the next generation of leaders.

In a viral interview circulating across Nigerian social media platforms, Baba-Ahmed stated pointedly: “I don’t think he (Atiku) should aspire to lead this country. I think he should be a father figure and bring in new blood.” He didn’t stop there—he extended the same message to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

According to Baba-Ahmed, Nigeria needs a new wave of leadership untainted by the baggage of past political rivalries and recycled ambitions. “Amaechi should do the same thing, and El-Rufai, if he thinks he can handle his ego, should be part of this,” he added.

The elder statesman’s blunt assessment also included a sharp critique of Atiku’s unrelenting pursuit of the presidency. “With Atiku’s desperation for power, the marriage won’t last,” he warned, casting doubts on the sustainability of any political alliance driven solely by ambition rather than ideology or national interest.

The statement has sparked intense online debate, with many Nigerians agreeing that it’s time for fresh leadership and others defending Atiku’s democratic right to contest. Hashtags like #NewBloodForNigeria, #Atiku2027, and #HakeemBabaAhmed are now trending as the political class and the general public weigh in on the future of Nigeria’s top leadership.

With the 2027 elections less than two years away, Baba-Ahmed’s comments may signal the start of an internal rethink within Nigeria’s political elite. The big question now is: Will the old guard step back and let a new generation take the wheel—or will the political cycle repeat itself once again?